Chelsea secured their spot in the Women's Champions League quarter-finals as group winners after a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Real Madrid at Stamford Bridge. Guro Reiten gave Chelsea the lead from the penalty spot, but Real responded quickly with Athenea del Castillo equalizing.
Erin Cuthbert's deflected effort then restored Chelsea's lead. The win, combined with an earlier goalless draw between BK Hacken and Paris FC, confirmed Chelsea's top spot in the group with a game to spare.
Despite frustrations and a "boring" game, manager Emma Hayes emphasized the challenging schedule and the need to manage players' workload.
Chelsea aims to clinch their first European title under Hayes, advancing with a resilient performance even in the absence of injured players Sam Kerr and Millie Bright.
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